2.0T R-Line 4dr Sedan
2020 Volkswagen Passat Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 20V533000
RECALL DATE: 2020-09-02
SUMMARY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
CONSEQUENCES
An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury.
REMEDY
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AY.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION
NOTES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.